Lawrence, IN vs Texarkana, AR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lawrence
74
#647 nationally
Texarkana
75.3
#479 nationally
Lawrence leads in crime level (8.0 vs 22.5). Lawrence leads in median household income ($70,762 vs $45,233). Texarkana leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, IN | Texarkana, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#647) | 75.3 (#479) |
| Population | 49,235 | 29,223 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,470 | $165,785 |
| Median Household Income | $70,762 | $45,233 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.0 | R+51.1 |
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74 Score
Lawrence, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,470
Population
49,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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75.3 Score
Texarkana, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,785
Population
29,223
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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